DAN BEARD COUNCIL HEADLINES
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NEW FOR 2019! FIRST TIME EVER!
Cincinnati Bengals Scout Dey Sunday, Oct. 20th at 1pm
Exclusive
Scout Discounted $25 Tickets
Plus Chance to Win Pregame Field Passes!
For the first time ever, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Dan Beard Council have partnered together to create an exclusive Cincinnati Bengals Scout Dey, which will be on
Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 1pm vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars.
WHO DEY, let’s go Bengals!
Click
here
to purchase your tickets today!
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Youth (ages 4 – 17)
Pre-registered: $10
At the door: $14
Adults
(over 18)
: FREE!
Young Children
(3 and under)
: FREE!
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Come to Spook-O-Ree at Cub World for Halloween Fun for the Entire Family on October 19th and 26th!
Spook-O-Ree is a family Halloween event for everyone! Take your pick of evenings and join the thousands of families that will venture out to Cub World for Halloween fun in a safe, family-friendly environment at a cost that fits just about any budget. The Spook-O-Ree is packed with activities including hayrides, storytelling, the haunted castle, midway games, the haunted trail, and more! Come as a pack, a den, or as a family. And everyone is invited, so bring your friends!
Click
here
to register and for more information.
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Mark Your Calendars: Merit Badge Challenge 2020!
Merit Badge Challenge has finalized the dates for all 4 locations:
- Fairfield High School: February 1, 15, & 29, 2020
- Sycamore High School: February 1, 15, & 22, 2020
- Grant Career Center: February 8, 22, & March 7, 2020
- Scott High School: March 7 & 28, 2020
Registration for all sites will be made available on October 21, 2019! Details coming soon.
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Camp Conservation Day Sponsored by:
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Come for the Day, Camp for the Weekend, & Make A Difference at Camp Conservation Day!
Join us for Camp Conservation Day on
Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 9am-2pm at Cub World
. Camp Conservation Day is a great way for Scouts to earn service hours while working to conserve our camp properties! This day of organized projects includes tree-planting, erosion control, honeysuckle removal, trail maintenance, and other conservation projects. Groups that participate learn about lake ecosystems and help create a healthy environment for the plants and animals that share our camps.
This event promotes a sense of ownership in our camps for all those who participate. Each group that participates will earn a Conservation Ribbon and Scouts can earn service hours for rank advancement, school requirements, award requirements, and more
.
To register, click
here
.
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Unit Rechartering Volunteers - Save the Date for the Kickoff on Oct. 8th!
Are you the person responsible for Rechartering in your unit? Mark your calendar for
Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00PM at the Scout Achievement Center
for the Dan Beard Council Rechartering Kickoff. Find out the changes in rechartering for 2019-2020 and pick up your rechartering packet.
Please register in advance by clicking
here
.
If you can’t make this meeting please connect with your district commissioner or professional.
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Save the Date! You're Invited to the Scout Achievement Center's
10th Anniversary Celebration on
Thursday, October 17, 2019!
Join us as we celebrate a decade in the Scout Achievement Center and the relationship between the Dan Beard Council and neighboring Gorman Heritage Farms. This Open House event will begin at 3:00pm and last until 6:00pm with Refreshments at 5pm and Program starting at 5:30pm.
Click
here to register for the event!
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Scouts are Setting Record Numbers with Popcorn Again This Year!
Scouts have been selling at local storefronts and Kroger locations and have already recorded over $1M dollars through the new Popcorn app. Learn more about all of the benefits of Popcorn at
DanBeard.org/Popcorn
.
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Register Today for Scouting U on Saturday, December 7th!
Registration is currently open for the upcoming Scouting University held at Princeton High School on
Saturday, December 7th
! Choose from over 100 courses to enhance your skills and knowledge of your Scouting role. To learn more about Scouting University and to register, please visit
here
before classes fill up!
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Safety Moment: Camp Fire Safety
Who doesn’t love a glowing camp fire at the end of the day? However, to make sure it won’t be your tent that burns, be prepared by learning some good fire safety practices
. Handbooks for each program—Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouting—have useful tips for camp fires.
Click below to view Camp Fire Safety resources:
View more Safety Moment
resources at:
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Outreach Program Manager Position Available - Apply Today!
Dan Beard Council is in search of outstanding individuals from all backgrounds, majors and career interests to fill the role of
Outreach Program Manager. If you think you are ready to shape the lives of students, build relationships with families, provide students with the skills and mindset to pursue their dreams and become successful leaders, we invite you to apply!
Click
here
for details and to apply for this position.
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Celebrate National Take A Hike Day on Sunday, November 17th at the We-Hin-Ah-Pay Trail at the Dan Beard Scout Reservation!
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day, which is
Sunday, November 17th, by hiking the We-Hin-Ah-Pay Trail & celebrate Camp Friedlander's Centennial. Free to hike from 11:30am until 3pm with a group photo at 12pm! There is a 5 mile and a 2.5 mile hike option. Open to all Scout ranks, friends & family. Patches & medals are available for pre-order! To register, visit
here and click
here to download the flyer.
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FUN ACTIVITIES FOR SCOUTS
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The Dan Beard Council brings you special activities for your Scouts through special Scout partnerships across the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area all year round! Be sure to
visit the webpage
often as events and special offers are added throughout the year.
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Check Out This Featured Upcoming Scout It Out Partnership Below:
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Sign Up for Newport Aquarium's Scout Overnight on Friday, November 1st!
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More awe-inspiring than sleeping under the stars, Newport Aquarium's Private Overnight Adventure Programs allow your Scouts to spend the night with the most exotic and interesting creatures. Scouts participate in a Behind the Scenes tour, guided aquarium tour, animal encounters, themed activities, a snack and breakfast and gift shop discounts.
Exciting New Benefit for Scouts!
You now have the opportunity to enjoy the aquarium the
day after your Overnight Adventure for FREE,
a $25.99 value
. See the interesting differences in your fishy friends’ behavior and environments at night and in the day!
For details, and to register, click
here.
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Scouts & Scouters, Receive Complimentary Tickets to Jewel's Concert & Wellness Your Way Festival October 11th-13th!
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The Dan Beard Council has been offered FREE tickets to Jewel’s Concert & Wellness Your Way Festival at the Duke Energy Center October 11-13, 2019. The festival includes music stars and experts in physical, emotional, and mental health. Attendees get a 3-day ticket and tons of free stuff as Kroger’s top brands offer taste testing of their healthiest and best products.
Please click
here
for more information and event schedule. As a special treat for the Scouts attending,
Alaska: The Last Frontier star Atz Kilcher
will present to all the Scouts in attendance!
To get the tickets, please visit
this survey
and complete the form using the code “SCOUTS”.
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DINE OUT FOR SCOUTS
RESTAURANT GIVE-BACK PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT LOCAL SCOUTING IN THE DAN BEARD COUNCIL
Mark your calendars as the Dan Beard Council has partnered with many local restaurants near you that will give back to Scouting when you visit their establishment during a particular day and time. See a couple options below and click
HERE for more!
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Visit City Barbeque
(Blue Ash)
on Saturday, October 19th to Support Scouting in the Dan Beard Council!
Plan a visit to City Barbeque
(Blue Ash location only) on
Saturday, October 19th from 10:30am until 10:00pm and present this flyer when making your purchase, and
25% of your purchase will be given back to the Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America to help support Scouting in your community!
Click
here
to download the flyer to print out and be sure to bring it with you to City Barbeque. It
must
be presented at time of check out.
Thank you for supporting Scouting!
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Visit Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on November 1-3 to Support Local Scouting!
Do you love frozen custard and Scouting? Stop on by to Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers* on
Friday, November 1st, Saturday, November 2nd, and
Sunday, November 3rd at any time and say, "I'm with the Scouts" to give 20% of your purchase back to the Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America!
Click
HERE
to download the flyer. Bring the flyer with you, or just say,
"I'm with the Scouts!"
*Valid at the following locations only: Amelia, Milford, Cincinnati – Winton Road, Cincinnati – Red Bank Road, Harrison, West Chester & Centerville.
Thank you for supporting Scouting!
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Volunteers needed: Scouts BSA 101 for Girl Troops!
On March 13-15, 2020, Dan Beard Council is offering the new girl troops to come together to learn basic Scout skills. The program will focus on skills and requirements for Scout through First Class, with additional trainings offered for adult Scouters as well! We are currently recruiting adult staff to provide direction, coaching, and support for the youth staff. We also need Scouts who have ideally completed NYLT and will be First Class or above by the end of the year.
Interested in volunteering? Contact Bill Gray
here
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*NOTE: To contribute to the Dan Beard Council using AmazonSmile, you must use an internet browser to sign in on AmazonSmile, and not an app.
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Shop AmazonSmile and Donate to Local Scouting!
Whenever you are shopping with Amazon, either on your phone or computer, be sure to sign in to
AmazonSmile by using your internet browser*
and select the
Dan Beard Council Boy Scouts of America
as your charitable organization to donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases! Click
here
for details!
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*NOTE: The Free Rank is kept behind the counter, so no need to pull it from the shelves.
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Unit Leaders, the Scout Shop needs your Advancement Reports for New Awards for Scouts!
Please note that the Scout Shop needs copies of Advancement Reports in order to issue new awards for Scouts. This includes:
- Rank Advancement
- Adventure Loops
- Merit Badges
For Units who qualify for Free Rank, please notify a store associate. Click
HERE
for the Scout Shop.
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Dan Beard Council Scout Shop Special Offer: Save 20% on Camping Gear When You Spend $100 or More!*
*Valid October 5-12, 2019. Customers will save 20% on camping equipment with a purchase of $100 or more in the Dan Beard Council Scout Shop. Valid for in-store (not online) purchases only.
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SCOUTING. DEVELOPING THE LEADER WITHIN.
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